Tollington vs East Downs

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Tollington Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      94/100
      East Downs Kent Police

      Tollington vs East Downs Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Tollington
      Metropolitan Police Service
      19,642 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.5% trend
      32.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      94/100
      Very Safe
      East Downs
      Kent Police
      68 crimes / 12m
      ↓48.9% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Tollington
      B East Downs
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      94/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      19,642
      68
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      20,350
      133
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.5%
      ↓48.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.6%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Tollington
      B East Downs
      Violent Crime
      4,438 ↑14%
      25 ↓55%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      5,306 ↓1%
      12 ↓37%
      Other Theft
      1,342 ↓7%
      8 ↓64%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,060 ↓26%
      7 ↑17%
      Burglary
      741 ↓24%
      6 ↑20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      601 ↓30%
      4 ↓69%
      Drugs
      954 ↓5%
      0
      Public Order
      1,124 ↑7%
      2 ↓50%
      Robbery
      610 ↓1%
      0
      Shoplifting
      1,464 ↑3%
      1 ↓67%
      Theft from Person
      1,420 ↓16%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      284 ↓8%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      142 ↑38%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      156 ↓3%
      3 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B East Downs is the safer choice — scoring 94/100 vs 9/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Tollington safer than East Downs?

      Tollington has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 19,642 crimes in the last 12 months. East Downs has a safety score of 94/100 (Very Safe) with 68 crimes. East Downs scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Tollington vs East Downs?

      Tollington shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. East Downs shows -48.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Tollington and East Downs?

      In Tollington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (5,306 incidents). In East Downs, it is Violent Crime (25 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Tollington and East Downs?

      Tollington recorded 5,306 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while East Downs recorded 12. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Tollington vs East Downs?

      Violent crime in Tollington totalled 4,438 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 25 in East Downs. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Tollington and East Downs in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Tollington recorded 20,350 crimes (now 19,642, a change of -3.5%). East Downs recorded 133 crimes previously (now 68, -48.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Tollington and East Downs?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Tollington has a resolution rate of 32.6% and East Downs has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Tollington and East Downs?

      Tollington falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. East Downs is covered by Kent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Tollington and East Downs?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Tollington or East Downs on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Tollington and East Downs. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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